Agent Eddie Santiago-Renta was shot and killed during an undercover operation in the Pampanos neighborhood of Ponce at approximately 1:00 p.m.
While on assignment observing the vehicle of an undercover operation from an unmarked car in the local Sam’s Club parking lot, Agent Santiago-Renta witnessed several people approaching the other vehicle. As he attempted to intercept the individuals, the other officer and Agent Santiago-Renta announced themselves as police officers, and gunfire was exchanged. Agent Santiago-Renta was struck several times in the face. He was taken to Damas Hospital in Ponce where he succumbed to his injuries.
Two of the suspects were apprehended; the third suspect turned himself in to the authorities.
Agent Eddie Santiago-Renta had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 22 years, assigned to the Ponce Drugs and Narcotics Division. Survivors include his wife and four children.
Source: ODMP
https://www.odmp.org/officer/27788-agent-eddie-santiago-renta